When we are working in recovery, rehabilitation and RTW we often find ourselves facing people who can be labelled as difficult.  We know them.  Many of us have met them time and time again.  Maybe we have even been a difficult person. There is a lot written about identifying a difficult person and how to communicate with a difficult person.  My experience as a Rehabilitation Professional tells me that people often appear difficult when they feel threatened or are experiencing a lack of … [Read more...]

We’ve heard the stories before.  One day a friend, or family member walks into their workplace, the next, they are out of work.  Sometimes this is expected, sometimes it’s a complete shock. The reasons people find themselves looking for a new role is many and varied.  In 2017, here in Australia we have the increasing casualisation of the workforce.  This concept is not new, yet for many who find themselves looking for a new role, it’s realities are quite confronting. [1] In 2016, Bill … [Read more...]